Scientific Literature and Literacy: A Course of Practical Skills for Undergraduate Science Majors

A two hour per week course which provides sophomore chemistry majors with practical career skills is described. The course covers skills for finding internships and jobs, searching the scientific literature, technical writing and public speaking, and safety. This course has been successful at provid...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of chemical education 1996-08, Vol.73 (8), p.753
1. Verfasser:	Ordman, Alfred B
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Basic Skills Biochemistry Career Development Career development planning Career Planning Careers Chemistry College students Communication Skills Core curriculum Course Descriptions Higher Education Job hunting Job Skills Literacy Organic chemistry Science Science Curriculum Searching Seasonal employment Skill Development Skills Students
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Zusammenfassung:	A two hour per week course which provides sophomore chemistry majors with practical career skills is described. The course covers skills for finding internships and jobs, searching the scientific literature, technical writing and public speaking, and safety. This course has been successful at providing students with technical skills for advanced courses and motivating them to find internships and pursue professional careers in science.
ISSN:	0021-9584 1938-1328
DOI:	10.1021/ed073p753